Olayinka Babatunde, Author at Patriotic Insights News

Security

April 13, 2026

Military defends Borno strike as casualty figures remain disputed

The Nigerian military has defended its recent airstrike on Jilli market along the Borno–Yobe border, insisting the operation targeted a terrorist enclave, even as outrage grows over reports of civilian casualties. The strike, carried out on Saturday under Operation

Politics

April 13, 2026

APC Faults Olajengbesi Over Petition Against Oke, Calls Action Misguided

The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised House of Representatives aspirant for Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency under the Accord Party, Pelumi Olajengbesi, over a petition he reportedly submitted to the United States Embassy in Nigeria against

Sports

April 13, 2026

Guardiola’s City Crush Chelsea 3–0 at Stamford Bridge, Close Gap on Arsenal

Manchester City delivered a commanding second-half performance on Sunday to defeat Chelsea 3–0 at Stamford Bridge, tightening the Premier League title race and reducing Arsenal’s lead at the top. The reigning champions, Manchester City, were held in a cagey first

General News Politics

April 13, 2026

Olubadan Dethronement Rumour: Makinde, Oba Ladoja Dismiss Fayose’s Allegation as Baseless

The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, and the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, have firmly dismissed allegations made by former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, over an alleged plot to dethrone the monarch as the 44th Olubadan of

Politics Religion

April 12, 2026

Fasting, Prayers Not Enough to Change Society Without Politics — Otti

Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has said that fasting, prayers and sermons alone cannot bring meaningful societal transformation unless citizens, particularly members of faith-based institutions, actively participate in politics and governance. Speaking on Saturday while delivering a keynote address

Opinion Politics

April 12, 2026

OSUN 2026: Najeem Salaam (PhD), Good Governance and the Push for Transformational,

By Wahab Abiona As political activities gather momentum ahead of the August 2026 governorship election in Osun State, attention is increasingly shifting toward the quality of leadership and the direction of governance the state will adopt in the coming years.

Military defends Borno strike as casualty figures remain disputed

APC Faults Olajengbesi Over Petition Against Oke, Calls Action Misguided

Guardiola’s City Crush Chelsea 3–0 at Stamford Bridge, Close Gap on Arsenal

Olubadan Dethronement Rumour: Makinde, Oba Ladoja Dismiss Fayose’s Allegation as Baseless

Fasting, Prayers Not Enough to Change Society Without Politics — Otti

OSUN 2026: Najeem Salaam (PhD), Good Governance and the Push for Transformational,

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Bayern Face Arsenal Test Without Suspended Olise

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